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Quick Start Guide
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VectorStar
ME7838D4/G4
Multiport Broadband/Banded
Millimeter-Wave System
High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave
Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Multiport Measurement System
ME7838D4, 70 kHz to 145 (150) GHz
ME7838G4, 70 kHz to 220 (226) GHz
Anritsu Company
Part Number: 10410-00770
490 Jarvis Drive
Revision: C
Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809
Published: February 2021
USA
Copyright 2021 Anritsu Company, USA. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.anritsu.com

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  • Page 1 Multiport Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave System High Performance Modular Broadband/Banded Millimeter-Wave Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Multiport Measurement System ME7838D4, 70 kHz to 145 (150) GHz ME7838G4, 70 kHz to 220 (226) GHz Anritsu Company Part Number: 10410-00770 490 Jarvis Drive Revision: C...
  • Page 2 VectorStar™ ME7838x4 Series Multiport Broadband Vector Network Analyzers Installation Guide – 10410-00734. This and all other documentation that supports the ME7838D4 and ME7838G4 is available on the VectorStar product web page: http://www.anritsu.com/test-measurement/products/me7838a4...
  • Page 3 1. ME7838D4 and ME7838G4 Main Components ME7838G4 Banded Systems The ME7838G4 Multiport Banded system consists of the following components: • MS464xB VNA with Option 08x • MN4694C Multiport Test Set • 3736B Broadband Test Set • 3739C Broadband Test Set •...
  • Page 4 2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA) Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA) In this section, connect the cables between the VNA and the Test Sets as shown in Figure 1 Table MS464xA MN469xC Test Set 3736B Test Set IF Outputs...
  • Page 5 2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA) Table 1. ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (1 of 2) Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To MS464xA port labeled: 3736B port labeled: 3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in Ext Analog Out EXT ANALOG IN MS464xA port labeled:...
  • Page 6 2. Rear Panel Connections Between System Components (MS464xA VNA) Table 1. ME7838D4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (2 of 2) Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To MS464xA port labeled: MN469xC port labeled: SMA male-male 3-62112-80 semi-rigid P1 source loop in TO VNA Port 1 Src INPUT MS464xA VNA MN469xC Test Set...
  • Page 7 3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) In this section, connect the cables between the VNA and the Test Sets as shown in Figure 2 Figure 3, and Table Cable Connections (Systems with Option 031 Dual Source Architecture) MS464xB Ext In ALC 1 Ext In ALC 2...
  • Page 8 3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Cable Connections (Systems without Option 031) MS464xB MN469xC Test Set 3736B Test Set IF Outputs CAUTION Do not operate with power cord ungrounded. WARNING ~ LINE INPUT 3739C No operator service- 47-63 Hz External I/O able parts inside.
  • Page 9 3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Table 2. ME7838D4/G4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (1 of 2) Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To MS464xB port labeled: 3736B port labeled: 3-806-225 BNC (male-male), 24 in Ext Analog Out EXT ANALOG IN VNA port labeled:...
  • Page 10 3. Rear Panel Connections Between Components (MS464xB VNA) Table 2. ME7838D4/G4 Multiport Rear Panel Cable Connections (MS464xB) (2 of 2) Index Part Number Cable Description Connection From Connection To MS464xB port labeled: MN469xC port labeled: SMA male-male 3-62112-80 semi-rigid P2 source loop in TO VNA Port 2 Src INPUT MS464xB port labeled: MN469xC port labeled:...
  • Page 11 4. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Make the semi-rigid cable connections as shown in Figure 4 Figure 5, and in Table If your system has Option 031 Dual Source Architecture (MS464xB only), use Figure 4.
  • Page 12 4. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Frequency Calibration Power Measurement Sweep Application Channel System Response File Trace Display Help Scale Marker Preset Standby Operate ALL PORTS: CAUTION +27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE LO 2 Figure 5 ME78383D4/G4 Multiport Semi-rigid Cable Connections (No Option 031) QSG-12 PN: 10410-00770 Rev.
  • Page 13 4. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Table 3. ME7838D4/G4 Multiport Semi-rigid Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (1 of 2) Index Part Numbers Description/Torque Connection From Connection To VNA port labeled: MN469xC port labeled: b1 (In) b1 (In) VNA port labeled: MN469xC port labeled: b1 (Out) b1 (Out)
  • Page 14 4. Semi-rigid Cable Connections Between System Components Table 3. ME7838D4/G4 Multiport Semi-rigid Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (2 of 2) Index Part Numbers Description/Torque Connection From Connection To MS464xA VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Banded) MS464xB VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Banded) MS4647A VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Broadband) MS4647B VNA Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Broadband) MN4694C...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Cable Connections

    5. Front Panel Cable Connections Front Panel Cable Connections Make the cable connections as shown in Figure 6 and in Table ALL PORTS: CAUTION +27 dBm MAX AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE LO 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 1 Port 2 Port 1 Port 2 Module...
  • Page 16 5. Front Panel Cable Connections Table 4. ME7838D4/G4 Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (1 of 2) Index Part Number Description Connection From Connection To Coaxial Cable (4 each) MA25300A/ MN469xC port V male-female flexible, 36 in MA25400A port labeled: labeled: Used with MA25300A and MA25400A Port 1...
  • Page 17 5. Front Panel Cable Connections Table 4. ME7838D4/G4 Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations (2 of 2) Index Part Number Description Connection From Connection To MS464xA VNA – Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Banded) MS464xB VNA – Option 051, 061, or 062, and 08x (Banded) MS4647A VNA –...
  • Page 18 6. Front Panel to Millimeter-Wave Module Connections Front Panel to Millimeter-Wave Module Connections Connect the 3739C Broadband Test Set Port-1 and Port-2 cables to the MA25300A, MA25400A, 3743A, 3744A-EE, 3744A-EW, or 3744A-Rx Modules as shown below, observing the correct torque limits for each connector.
  • Page 19 6. Front Panel to Millimeter-Wave Module Connections SRC (Not used) TEST Power/Signal 3744A-EE 3743A 3743A TEST 3744A-EW Power/Signal (Not used) TEST Power/Signal MA25300A (Not used) TEST (Not used) 3743A-Rx Power/Signal MA25400A Port Assignment TEST Power/Signal Port Assignment Figure 7. Millimeter-Wave Module Connections VectorStar ME7838D4/G4 QSG PN: 10410-00770 Rev.
  • Page 20 • Tighten using a torque end wrench and a plain end wrench. • 6 mm Torque End Wrench set to 0.45 N·m (4 lbf·in). Recommended is Anritsu 01-524. • 6 mm / 7 mm Open End Wrench. Recommended is Anritsu 01-525.
  • Page 21 6. Front Panel to Millimeter-Wave Module Connections Inverting a Module If necessary, a module can be turned over in the bracket to change the height of the DUT connector. To turn the module over: 1. Remove the six Knurled Head Thumbscrews M2 × 8 mm (four M3 x 8 mm on the MA25300A or MA25400A).
  • Page 22 7. Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections Connect the front panel cables between the 3736B and 3739C Test Sets, and the OML or VDI frequency extension modules as shown in Figure Figure 9, and Figure 10, and as described in Table...
  • Page 23 7. Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections Table 6. ME7838D4/G4 OML/VDI Cable Interconnect Part Numbers and Locations Index Part Number Description Connection From Connection To 3739C Test Set OML Modules: Port 1, Port 2 Port 1, Port 2 Modules Ref IF OML Module Interface Cable Assembly RF Input Group of 4 cables for each port...
  • Page 24 Ref IF – SMA Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-201. RF Input – SMA Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in).
  • Page 25 RF Input – K (2.92 mm) Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in). • Recommended is Anritsu 01-201. Ref. IF – SMA Connector • Tighten using an 8 mm (5/16 in) torque end wrench set to 0.9 N·m (8 lbf·in).
  • Page 26 7. Front Panel to OML/VDI Module Connections QSG-26 PN: 10410-00770 Rev. C VectorStar ME7838D4/G4 QSG...
  • Page 28 Anritsu Company 490 Jarvis Drive Anritsu utilizes recycled paper and environmentally conscious inks and toner. Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 http://www.anritsu.com...

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